[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Owen Gregorian [@OwenGregorian](/creator/twitter/OwenGregorian) on x 119.4K followers Created: 2025-07-27 11:37:51 UTC China’s cyborg battle suit lets soldiers toss drones, see through walls, run on bots | Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering The suit includes a compact system for launching drones, allowing soldiers to send out and control small flying robots from the field. China’s Kestrel Defense has introduced a new powered exoskeleton suit designed to improve the endurance, mobility, and situational awareness of soldiers who operate drones and battlefield systems. Photos shared on Chinese social media show a soldier wearing the advanced gear, including mechanical leg supports, a modular backpack, a head-mounted display, and drone-launch capability, signaling China’s push to develop “supersoldier” systems. China’s combat trooper robot suit The suit appears to be built for drone operators, artillery units, and reconnaissance teams. It is envisaged to help reduce fatigue during long missions by supporting soldiers in crouched or kneeling positions, which are often required for remote drone control. The lower-body frame visibly includes reinforced knee braces and mechanical linkages along the thighs and calves, which allow soldiers to move across rugged terrain and carry heavier loads with less effort. The suit includes a compact system for launching drones, allowing soldiers to send out and control small flying robots from the field. One image shows a soldier holding a camouflaged quadcopter, which is probably meant for short-range surveillance or reconnaissance tasks in city settings. Attached to the back of the exoskeleton is a central spine-like structure that appears to carry the power system and onboard electronics. The modular backpack may contain battery packs, control units, and data link hardware needed for drone operation. Articulated shoulder arms may offer upper-body support for lifting gear, weapons, or assisting injured personnel. The soldier’s helmet includes a head-mounted display system with an augmented reality visor. This could give real-time drone video feeds, map overlays, or night and thermal vision. The display might also use gesture, eye, or voice commands to interact with drones and sensors. See through walls, run on bots In the images, the soldier’s left hand holds a drone controller integrated into the tactical vest, while the right hand grips a small quadcopter drone. Wrist-mounted screens and other visible gear suggest additional digital tools, possibly including health monitors, navigation aids, or encrypted communications systems. Kestrel Defense has not released detailed technical specifications, but promotional materials indicate the exoskeleton is designed for small drone operations and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) roles. The company has hinted at support for quadcopters and other lightweight platforms that are deployable on the move. Analysts say the system reflects a growing global trend in military modernization, where robotics, wearable computing, and AI-powered systems are combined to boost infantry performance. In battlefield scenarios where GPS signals can be jammed, exoskeleton-equipped troops with independent drone capabilities may offer critical advantages. The move is part of China’s efforts to close the gap with Western military technologies. With similar projects underway in the United States, Russia, and Europe, China’s new system highlights how future warfare may center around hyper-connected soldiers equipped with autonomous platforms. Read more:  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [stocks defense](/topic/stocks-defense) [Post Link](https://x.com/OwenGregorian/status/1949434052219462113)
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China’s cyborg battle suit lets soldiers toss drones, see through walls, run on bots | Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering
The suit includes a compact system for launching drones, allowing soldiers to send out and control small flying robots from the field.
China’s Kestrel Defense has introduced a new powered exoskeleton suit designed to improve the endurance, mobility, and situational awareness of soldiers who operate drones and battlefield systems.
Photos shared on Chinese social media show a soldier wearing the advanced gear, including mechanical leg supports, a modular backpack, a head-mounted display, and drone-launch capability, signaling China’s push to develop “supersoldier” systems.
China’s combat trooper robot suit
The suit appears to be built for drone operators, artillery units, and reconnaissance teams. It is envisaged to help reduce fatigue during long missions by supporting soldiers in crouched or kneeling positions, which are often required for remote drone control.
The lower-body frame visibly includes reinforced knee braces and mechanical linkages along the thighs and calves, which allow soldiers to move across rugged terrain and carry heavier loads with less effort.
The suit includes a compact system for launching drones, allowing soldiers to send out and control small flying robots from the field.
One image shows a soldier holding a camouflaged quadcopter, which is probably meant for short-range surveillance or reconnaissance tasks in city settings.
Attached to the back of the exoskeleton is a central spine-like structure that appears to carry the power system and onboard electronics.
The modular backpack may contain battery packs, control units, and data link hardware needed for drone operation. Articulated shoulder arms may offer upper-body support for lifting gear, weapons, or assisting injured personnel.
The soldier’s helmet includes a head-mounted display system with an augmented reality visor.
This could give real-time drone video feeds, map overlays, or night and thermal vision. The display might also use gesture, eye, or voice commands to interact with drones and sensors.
See through walls, run on bots
In the images, the soldier’s left hand holds a drone controller integrated into the tactical vest, while the right hand grips a small quadcopter drone.
Wrist-mounted screens and other visible gear suggest additional digital tools, possibly including health monitors, navigation aids, or encrypted communications systems.
Kestrel Defense has not released detailed technical specifications, but promotional materials indicate the exoskeleton is designed for small drone operations and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) roles.
The company has hinted at support for quadcopters and other lightweight platforms that are deployable on the move.
Analysts say the system reflects a growing global trend in military modernization, where robotics, wearable computing, and AI-powered systems are combined to boost infantry performance.
In battlefield scenarios where GPS signals can be jammed, exoskeleton-equipped troops with independent drone capabilities may offer critical advantages.
The move is part of China’s efforts to close the gap with Western military technologies.
With similar projects underway in the United States, Russia, and Europe, China’s new system highlights how future warfare may center around hyper-connected soldiers equipped with autonomous platforms.
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